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A189 CCD

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,618 mi
Last recorded75,618 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA189 CCD
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2007 75,618 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 75,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

oil leaks from engine & gear box also rear axle

Pass 20 Jun 2006 69,833 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 69,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

boot/tailgate unable open.

front headlight backings silver rusting.

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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A189 CCD is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A189 CCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 43 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A189 CCD registered?

A189 CCD is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 18 November 1983.

Is A189 CCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A189 CCD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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